Obituary for Pearl G. Sheldon
The Ithaca Journal, Mar 4 1966, P. 3, Col. 1.

"CAYUGA HEIGHTS - Miss Pearl G. Sheldon, 80, of 1001 Triphammer Rd., was found dead at her home Wednesday, March 2, 1966.
  Dr. Ralph J. Low, Tompkins County coroner, estimated the death as Thursday, Feb. 24, and said she had suffered a heart attack.
  She was graduated from Cornell University in 1904 and had been associate professor of geology there before her retirement.
  She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Maude S. McElroy of Bolton Landing: two nephews, Bert T. Sheldon of New York City and Evan H. Sheldon, who made his home with her and was on vacation in Florida.
  Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at Wagner Home. The Rev.
Warren Traub, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
  There are no calling hours."